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Get Pumped! How to Choose the Best Boat Bilge Pump, Plus 7 Tips for Preventative Maintenance

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Several years ago, when my fishing buddy’s pump failed, we ended up swimming nearly a quarter mile to reach shore. While it’s the least glamorous piece of equipment on your boat, but ultimately responsible for keeping your craft afloat, which makes the bilge pump your best friend on the water. It …

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3 Indispensable Boat Safety Equipment Items to Save Lives

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Music videos make the nautical lifestyle seem so glamorous. Like all you need for a good time are your swimming trunks and flippy floppies. But while spending a day or more out on the water can be wonderful, it’s not without its hazards. In 2016, over 700 people in the United …

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How Solar Panels for Boats Can Cut Fuel Usage and Save You Cash

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You know what’s lots of fun? Climbing aboard your boat before an exciting weekend outing only to find that the battery has died and you’re going nowhere. Wait… actually, that’s no fun at all. Good thing you always keep a spare boat battery in your back pocket, right? No? Well, …

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9 Foolproof Ways of Telling If a Boat Is a Lemon

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There are few feelings worse than the feeling after purchasing a lemon. It’s a root canal for the spirit. A kidney stone for the mind. And a grave reminder that spending money on leisure can cause the stressful opposite. Before looking for a used boat, it’s important to determine what …

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The Complete Guide for an Unforgettable BVI Boating Vacation

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Tropical cocktails, white sand beaches, floating restaurants and colorful reefs. The British Virgin Islands, more commonly referred to as the BVIs, makes one unforgettable boating vacation! A cluster of 60 islands and cays in the eastern Caribbean, these stunning gems are a British Overseas Territory located in the Leeward Islands of …

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Tips to Remove and Replace Boat Carpet (It’s Easier Than You Think)

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When guests slip off their sandals and shoes to board your boat, you want it to be welcoming! But exposure to the elements and the harsh marine environment can take a heavy toll on a boat’s carpeting! It could attract mildew, stains and fishy odors. Every few years (even with the regular …

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The Complete Boat Launch Checklist, from Paperwork to Equipment

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Are you completely ready for a fun day on the water? Or do you have that nagging feeling that you’ve left something behind? Check your list first! Without a pre-launch checklist, you might forget something important. After all, who wants a forgotten item, or a neglected mistake, to ruin your …

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15 Tubular Tips for Towing Tubers Behind Your Boat

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Your kids are more than ready for a fun-filled day tubing on the water. They’re begging you to take them out on the water when the weather’s nice. They’ve done all their homework early and cleaned their rooms in the hopes of staying in your good graces. Any parent with a …

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The Complete List of Tips for Towing Any Boat to Any Destination

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There’s a reason why professional truck drivers need to get special licenses. Driving a vehicle with a trailer is hard. Now, driving your own truck or SUV (or one highly impressive sedan) with a boat trailer attached doesn’t present the same level of difficulty as operating a 18-wheeler big rig …

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How to Lay Carpet in a Boat Without Any Hassle

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At first blush, you might think that laying carpet in a boat makes as much sense as laying carpet in a kitchen. Isn’t a fabric-lined boat floor just asking for messes caused by everything from fuel to fish guts? Not to mention dampness and mold issues simply caused by water, …

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